| This manual of exterior renewal covers not only themain topics of Re-roofing and Re-siding, but also as-sociated items so that homeowners can update theirhomes to create a weather-protective envelope, reduceannual maintenance, conserve fuel in heating and cool-ing, and improve the home s appearance and value. Specific instructions are given so that the homeownercan choose between these alternatives: ~ contract the entire job to a remodeling specialist; ~ arrange partial subcontracts for the more difficult work, with the owner handling the easier jobs; ~ do all the planning and manual work himself. Different types of financing, contractors, materialsand products, and application methods are discussed indetail and evaluated, with over 250 photos and dia- to aid the handy (or not so handy) person aroundgramsthe house. You will discover what questions should be asked be-fore beginning a re-roofing or re-siding project; how toconduct an examination of the exterior to determine thedamage involved and repairs required; how to evaluatecontractors in terms of your needs, and materials to beused in accordance with your budget and home style. Author Robert C. Reschke is a housing expert, withover 20 years in the trade. He explains re-roofing andre-siding projects in terms the layman can understand.A contributing editor to Professional Builder magazine,among other publications, he is also the author of HOWTO BUILD YOUR OWN HOME, a Successful book. |
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